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Arkansas Profile

Nicknamed the "Land of Opportunity," Arkansas, which joined the Union in 1836, was the 25th state. The early French explorers of the state gave it its name, which is probably a phonetic spelling for the French word for "downriver" people, a reference to the Quapaw Indians and the river along which they settled. Arkansas is the only state in which diamonds have been mined, although today the mine operates only as a tourist attraction. The state flower is the apple blossom. ...Read more here: Arkansas - The Land of Opportunity

Capital City:
Little Rock
Nickname:
The Natural State / Land of Opportunity / Wonder State
Motto:
Regnat Populus (The people rule)
Statehood:
June 15, 1836 (25th)
Origin of State's Name:
French interpretation of a Sioux word "acansa," meaning "downstream place."
Largest Cities:
Little Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Jonesboro
Border States:
Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
Land Area:
52,075 sq. mi.; 27th largest
State Bird:
Mockingbird
State Flower:
Apple blossom
State Tree:
Pine (pinus)
State Songs:
Arkansas / Oh, Arkansas

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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Arkansas

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Arkansas Schools

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Elementary Schools

Swifton Elementary School
(870) 485-2336
300 Ashley
Swifton, AR 72471
Barton Elementary School
(870) 572-3984
9546 Hwy 85 S
Lexa, AR 72355

Middle Schools

Sylvan Hills Middle School
(501) 833-1120
401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr.
Sherwood, AR 72120
White Hall Junior High School
(870) 247-2711
8106 Dollarway Road
White Hall, AR 71602

High Schools

Saratoga High School
(870) 388-9262
2031 Main
Saratoga, AR 71859
Camden Fairview High School
(870) 837-1300
1750 Cash Road
Camden, AR 71701

Sex Offender Information for Arkansas

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In Arkansas, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.acic.org. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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